Wood-graining machine.



Patentd Ma'y 28,. |90I.

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(Application filed July 6, 1900.)

(No Model.)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

BERNARD W. AUGUSTINE, OF ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA.

WOOVD-GRAINING MACHINE.

SPEGIFIGATION forming part of Letters Patent N o. 675,362, dated May 28, 1901.

Application tiled Tuly 6, 1900. Serial No. 22,749. (No model.)

To @ZZ whom, 2S-may concern:

Be it known that I, BERNARD W. AUGUS- TINE, a citizen of the United States, residing at 1000 Pacific avenue, in the city and county of Alameda, in the State of California, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Wood-Graining Machines; and I do hereby declare the following to be afull, clear, and exact description of said invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to Which it most nearly appertains to make, use, and practice the same;

This invention relates to improvements in painting-machines, and more particularly to graining-machines.

In the draWings,'Figure lis a side elevation of a machine constructed in accordance with this invention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same. Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional elevation of the adj listing-Wedges on the lint-r3 3 of Fig.

1. Fig. 4 is a detail view, partly in section,

illustrating the spring-journal supporting the shaft of the design or type roller.

The object which the present invention has in View is to reproduce accurately a grain taken from the surface of one board and impressed upon another board.

My invention consists in the various matters hereinafter described and claimed;

In the description, with reference to the drawings, distinguishing letters of reference will be assigned to the various groups of mechanisms, the subsidiary parts of such` groups being distinguished by the addition 0f a numeral to the common letter.

The design or type roller A has a circumference equal to the length of an average board, say twelve feet. Secured to the face of the roller is a veneer of the Wood to be imitated. This veneer A is preferably glued to a strip of sheet metal or canvas adapted to be rigidly secured to the roller A. By this treatment of the veneer it is rendered less liable to warping, as Well as making it easy of manipulation. The roller A is mounted 'in a spring-journal having a vertical play and secured to the side beam X2 of the frame X. The reason of this play will appear later in the description. The manner of supporting the roller A is illustrated in Fig. 4. A suitable journal-boX M carries each end of the shaft a of said roller, and said boxes slide between plates M', suitably secured to the side beams X2. A pin m upon the box extends through said beam, and between the top of the beam and the head m of the pin is a spring m2, tending to force the box upwardly and thus cause the roller A to bear against the roller O. The lower periphery of the roller A is extended into the Vpaint-vat'B, resting on the floor-sill X of the frame X. The vat B contains the Wood-filler to be applied to the capillary grain on the veneer surface of the roller A. The filler is applied by means ot' the brush B', pivoted on the end of the vat B, so that its bristles sweep the surface of the roller A. To replenish the brush, it is provided with the trip arm B2, extending into the path of the pin A2 on the edge of the roller A. As the pin A2 passes the brush is submerged in the llerv and returned to its operative position by the Weight B3, adjustable on the extension B4 of the brush to regulate the pressure of the bristles on the roller A. The brush B insures an even distribution of filler over the entire surface of the roller, which is not possible by merely submerging the roller in the ller, as the air contained in the capillary interstices of the wood prevent a proper adhesion. To remove the surplus filler from the roller, the squcegee B5 is provided on the opposite side of the vatel and similarly mounted to the brush B.

The printing-roller C is of the same diameter as the roller A. Permanently attached to the roller C is a thickness of sensitive compound C', similar in composition to the printers roller or hectograph, adapted to receive' a transfer-impression of the grain on the roller A and transmit same to the surface of the board Y.

It is not advisable to take more than one impression from a single transfer 0n the roller To prepare the roller C for a new transfer, the cleaning mechanism E is provided, consisting of the vat E', filled with gasolene or some suitable solvent, through which the roller C is rotated. To remove the transfer, the brush C2 and squeegee C2 are so mounted as to bear against the surface of the roller C. The brush and the squeegee are mounted in the end of the vat E', which is pivoted at the point E4 on a bracket mounted on the floorsill X. The sliding Weight E5 permits of a ICO regulation of the pressure of the brush C2 and squeegee C3.

The idler F on the supporting-frame F, upon which the board Y rests, is adjustable vertically to regulate the pressure of the roller C against the surface of the board Y. The adjustability is effected by means of the wedge-blocks F2 on the frame F and similar blocks F3 on the strip F", which is advanced or receded by means of the screw F5 working loosely in the bracket FG on the strip F4 and being threaded in the bracket F7 on the frame of the machine. To raise the frame F, the strip F4 is drawn forward, causing the blocks F2 to ride upon the blocks F3. To prevent lateral slipping between the blocks F3 and F4, they are given the V-shaped faces shown in Fig. 3.

The feed`roller G, mounted in the frame Z, bears against the upper side of the board Y, sendingit past the roller C to receive its transfer-impression. The roller G is an idler in the frame Z to maintain the pressure between the board Y and the roller C, said pressure being effected by means of the screw-jack (l2 bearing against the beam Xof the frame X, in which it is threaded.

The feed-roll is driven by the main drivingshaft Hv by means of the belt H and pulley H2 on the feed-roll. The roller C is driven from the same source through the reversed belt H3 and pulley Hl on the shaft of roller C.

The roller A is driven by the reversed belt H5' and pulley HG on the shaft of the roller A from the pulley H4 on the shaft of the roller C. Pivoted on or near the main driving-shaft H are the beams Z', connecting iiexibly with the frame Z to maintain the centers of the feed-roll G and driving-shaft H at equal distance when the frame Z is raised or lowered to accommodate the various thicknesses of boards Y. This insures an equal tension on the belt H.

The roller A is mounted below the center of the roller C. This causes a tangential con tact between the two rollers, the pressure of the contact being regulated by the play in the mountings of the roller A, referred to earlier in this specification. The contact between these two rollers should be just sufficient to cause the surface of the roller C to pick the filler from the interstices of the veneer on the surface of the roller A.

Presuming the machine to be in operation, the process is as follows: The roller A rotates past the brush B and receives the filler, the excess of which is scraped off by the squeegee B5. As the roller A continues its rotation and comes in contact with the roller C the filler'contained in the weed-grain on the roller A is transferred to the sensitive surface on the roller C, which in turn transfers the impression to the surfaced face of the board Y, the board Y being fed through the machine by the feed-roller G, as heretofore described. At each complete revolution of the roller C the transferred impression is removed by passing through the bath-vat E, when the operation just described is repeated for each successive board. This insures a clean-cut impression being transferred to each individual board, which might not be the case were it attempted to make more than one transfer from the roller C without thoroughly cleaning the same. It is evident that any woodgrain which is capable of receiving the filler may in this manner be transferred to a board having a neutral and indistinct grain, such as pine or spruce. When it is desired to treat a board having beaded or liuted surface of not too great a depth, it has been' found possible by increasing the pressure between the roller C and the frame Z, the elasticity of the sensitive surface of the roller C being crowded into the inequalities in the surface of the board Y. After the board Y has received the transfer, as described, and is thoroughly dried it can be treated in any manner usual to wood-finishing-snch as shellacing, varnishing, and rubbing.

lVhile the mechanism of this machine has been specifically described, it will be recognized that certain mechanical substitutions may be taken advantage of without interfering with the spirit of this invention.

*Having thus described this invention, it is claimcdp l. In a graining-machine, a frame having mounted therein, a roller having a type-surface adapted to receive a filler; means for applying said filler to the roller consisting of a vat through which the surface of the roller passes; a brush, pivotally mounted in the vat, having a means of maintaining the brush in contact with the surface of the roller, a trip on said brush operated by a pin on said roller to submerge, at regular intervals, the brush into the filler contained in the vat; a scraper mounted in the vat and bearing against the surface of the roller; substantially as described.

2. In a graining-machine, a frame having mounted therein a type-roller adapted to receive a iller; means for applying said filler to the roller, consisting of a vat through which the surface of the roller passes; a brush pivotally mounted in the vat, having a means of maintaining the brush in contact with the surface of the said roller; a trip on the said brush operated by a pin on said roller to submerge, at regular intervals, the brush in the filler contained in the Vat; a scraper mounted in the vat and bearing against the surface of the roller; a printing-roller mounted in said frame in contact with said type-roller adapted to pick tho impression therefrom, and transfer it to the afiinitive surface ot' an object brought in contact therewith; means for cleaning said printing-roller, consisting of a vat pivotally mounted thereunder, having a brush and scraper mounted in the vat so as to be held in contact with the surface of the printingroller by the weight of the vat on the opposite side 0f the pivot; substantially as described.

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3. In a machine of the nature indicated, a type-roller, a printing-roller, and means for yieldingly holding said rollers in contact with each other; substantially as described.

4. In a machine of the nature indicated, a type roller, a printingroller, and springpressed bearings in which one of said rollers is mounted, whereby said rollers are held in yielding contact with each other; substantially as described.

5. In a machine of the nature indicated, an

operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush movably mounted and adapted to move into contact with the said material and also into contact with said roller, and means for automatically causing said brush to so move; substantially as described.

6. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush pivotally mounted and adapted to swing upon its pivot into contact with either the said material or the said roller, and means for automatically causing said brush to so swing; substantially as described.

7. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush movably mounted and adapted to move into contact with the said material and also into contact with said roller, means for normally holding said brush in contact with said roller, and means for automatically causing said brush to periodically move into contact with said material; substantially as described.

8. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush movably mounted and adapted to move into contact with the said material and also into contact with said roller, means for normally holding said brush in contact with said roller, and means upon said roller for automatically causing said brush to periodically move into contact with said material; substantially as described.

9. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush movably mounted and adapted to move into contact with the said mate rial and also into contact with said roller, means for normally holding said brush in contact with said roller, and a projection upon said roller adapted to engage a part upon said brush to cause the same to periodically contact with said material; substantially as described.

10. In a machine ofthe nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush pivotally mounted and adapted to swing upon its pivot into contact with either the said material or the said roller, said brush having a weighted portion extending beyond the pivot, whereby the brush is normally held in contact with said roller, and a projection upon the said roller adapted to engage a part upon the brush to cause the same to periodically contact with said material; substantially as described.

11. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply member adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush pivotally mounted and adapted to swing upon its pivot into contact with either the said material or the said roller, means for normally holding said brush in coutact with said roller, a projection upon said roller, and a trip-arm upon said brush and extending into the path of travel of said projection, whereby said brush is caused to periodically contact with said material; substantially as described.

12. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a supply-tank adapted to contain the material to be applied to said roller, a brush pivoted upon said tank and adapted to swing into con tact with said roller and also into the material in said tank, and means for automatically causing said brush to so swing; substantially as described.

13. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, and a pivoted member for opd erating upon the same, said member having a weighted portion whereby the member is swung upon its pivot into operative contact with the said roller; substantiallyas described.

14. In a machine ofthe nature indicated, an operative roller, a movable tank in which said roller rotates, a member (as a brush) for operating upon said roller, said member being mounted upon said tank to move therewith, and means for holding said tank in position to cause said member to engage said roller; substantially as described.

15. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a movable tank in which said roller rotates, a member (as a brush) for operating upon said roller, said member being mounted upon said tank to move therewith, means for holding said tank in position to cause said member to engage said roller, and means for varying the pressure between said member and said roller; substantially as de scribed.

16. In amachine ot' the nature indicated, an operative roller, a pivoted tank in which said roller rotates, and a member (as a brush) for operating upon said roller, said member being mounted upon said tank to move therewith, said tank being weighted to cause the same to swing upon its pivot to bring said member into contact with said roller; substantially as described.

17. In a machine of the nature indicated, an operative roller, a pivoted tank in which said roller rotates, a member (as a brush) for operating upon said roller, said member being mounted upon said tank to move therewith, and an adjustable weight upon said tank to cause the same to swing upon its pivot to IIO bring the said member into Contact with said roller; substantially as described.

18. In a machine of the nature indicated, a frame, a printing member, a movable support for the object to be operated upon by said printing member, and opposilelyinclined Wedge -surfaces carried by said frame and said support, whereby movement of said surfaces over each other causes the said support t0 be adjusted with relation to the printing member; substantially as described.

19. In a machine of the nature indicated, a frame, a printing member, a movable support for the object to be operated upon by said printing member, and movable Wedge-shaped members upon said frame and su pportiug said i support, whereby movement of said wedgesllaped members causes adjustment of the said support with relation to the printing member; substantially as described.

20. In a machine of the nature indicated, a frame, a printing member, a movable support for the object to be operated upon by said printing member, a bar movable upon said frame, and wedge-shaped members upon said bar and supporting said support, whereby movement of said bar causes adjustment of the said support with relation to the printing member; substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set 3o my hand this 12th day of June, 1900.

BERNARD W. AUGUSTINE.

Vitnesses:

BALDWIN VALE, JNO. S. ROBBINS. 

